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Empire Mahogany Double Bed
Shackladys Antiques
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£2,860
Shackladys Antiques

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Empire Mahogany Double Bed

19th century
Description

Empire-style mahogany double bed with acorn finials and fine decorative mounts with unusual chariot decoration with a rotating wheel. The well-figured headboard and footboard raised up on turned tapering legs.

Dimensions

Height 64.5 Inches

Width 68.5 Inches

Depth 56.5 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
164cm (64.57")
Width
174cm (68.50")
Depth
144cm (56.69")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Empire Mahogany Double Bed to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1036346
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Description
Empire-style mahogany double bed with acorn finials and fine decorative mounts with unusual chariot decoration with a rotating wheel. The well-figured headboard and footboard raised up on turned tapering legs.

Dimensions

Height 64.5 Inches

Width 68.5 Inches

Depth 56.5 Inches

Height
164cm (64.57")
Width
174cm (68.50")
Depth
144cm (56.69")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Empire Mahogany Double Bed to the 19th Century.

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SA1036346
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
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Shackladys Antiques
Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
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34 Spital Walk
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
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A French Empire style mahogany double bed frame featuring gilt brass mounts, turned feet, and a pediment headboard.
Empire Mahogany double bed
Ref: SA1036346
A French Empire style mahogany double bed frame featuring gilt brass mounts, turned feet, and a pediment headboard.
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The French Empire style developed during the reign of Napoleon I, drawing visual inspiration from ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian architecture. It is characterised by architectural symmetry, dark polished woods such as mahogany, and polished brass or ormolu decorative mounts depicting classical motifs.

French Empire beds were predominantly constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany or walnut, often featuring flame mahogany veneers over solid pine or oak frames. Decorative accents were crafted from chased gilt brass or bronze, known as ormolu.

Authentic pieces feature period construction techniques, including hand-cut joinery, original iron bolt fittings connecting the side rails, and heavy timber framework. The metal mounts typically show slight hand-chased irregularities and natural oxidisation around the mounting pins.

To style a dark mahogany Empire bed in contemporary settings, pair it with neutral linen bedding and soft wall tones to balance the weight of the timber. Incorporating minimalist lighting or modern textiles creates a tailored contrast against the architectural lines of the bedstead.

Maintain mahogany timber using high-quality beeswax applied sparingly along the wood grain and buffed with a soft cloth. Gilt brass mounts should be dusted gently with a dry soft brush without harsh chemical polishes to avoid stripping protective patinas or damaging the surrounding wood finish.
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